Chrysler to Recall 2.7 Million Jeep Vehicles

Posted By The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC || 27-Jun-2013

After initially refusing to comply with a recall demand, Chrysler has agreed
to recall nearly 2.7 million Jeeps, which may be of interest to Chrysler
Jeep owners in Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
requested the recall after determining that the vehicles are at high risk
of catching fire if struck in the rear. Chrysler denies this claim and
argues that the vehicles are safe.

Chrysler has agreed to recall the vehicles for inspection and, in some
cases, will take corrective measures to address the concerns. Chrysler
will not repair all of the vehicles. Those that are repaired will be equipped
with a factory trailer hitch to protect the plastic gas tank if struck
from behind.

Approximately 1.2 million 1994 to 2004 Grand Cherokees will be inspected
and after-market hitches replaced by factory ones. Hitches will not be
installed if the vehicles do not already have a hitch. Chrysler will repair
nearly 1.6 million remaining 1993 to 1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002 to
2007 Jeep Liberties. These vehicles will receive factory hitches in place
of after-market ones, and vehicles that do not have a hitch will have
one installed.

Failure to take action would have necessitated public hearings, which would
have negatively affected Chrysler's reputation even if no recall took
place. A public hearing could have resulted in NHTSA's withdrawal
of the request, an involuntary recall or litigation in federal court to
force a recall. Even with the recall, Chrysler may face numerous lawsuits
related to
car accidents that have already occurred.

Accidents caused by defective auto parts can result in devastating
personal injuries or death. Companies manufacturing and marketing unsafe parts are liable
for injuries caused to consumers. While products liability law is vast
and complex, these laws ensure that companies are held accountable for
marketing
defective products. A personal injury lawyer could assist someone affected by the defective
vehicles file for compensation for damages.